So, 4 players drafted on the defensive side, 3 on the offensive side including a guard, a QB and a RB....any of one of these guys seem like a horrible pick? keeping in mind that we can't really know for sure until they get some playing time in....or if they are cut in a week....

Everything I heard about this guy, is that he is a bit undersized, but makes up for it with his ability and aggression. Big hitter who can cover a lot of ground. One thing I remember coming across...either on a radio show or on a website...was this guy is either big plays/hits or penalties....will be interesting I suppose!

Raiders sitting at the #14 spot...this draft seems pretty deep at the O and D line positions....where should the Raiders be going in their 1st round pick? The mock draft over at the NFL.com has them going defence with that pick...4 experts have mocked CB William jackson, OLB William Floyd (picked by two experts) and ILB Reggie Ragland.....I have listened to a couple other drafts, and most seem to on the same page.....any thoughts?

I really liked the picks at the start of the draft! We're Raider Nation now give me some AC/DC and lets get back to taking what we want on offense. I also like the OG from Florida. Anyone named Mongo is good in my books. Other picks I don't know enough about but that's what Reggie, Captain Jack and the scouts get paid to know. I like the potential of the 2013 draft, the 2014 draft was incredible so they earn the benefit of the doubt to see how this draft class pans out.

Just booked my tickets to celebrate the renaissance of the Raiders at the home opener vs the Bengals. First game live and of course I'm going to be enjoying it from inside The Black Hole.

Go Raiders!

I have to agree with what Calgary Raider has said here, it was an inteligent draft which ensures we will certainly be able to put a lot more points up on the board. The TE signing was under apreciated and i think having this weapon will be very beneficial to the development of Carr as a QB. Always good to have a safe short field option.

I too will be making my first trip to Oakland for the home opener and look forward to meeting all you guys in September!

I really liked the picks at the start of the draft! We're Raider Nation now give me some AC/DC and lets get back to taking what we want on offense. I also like the OG from Florida. Anyone named Mongo is good in my books. Other picks I don't know enough about but that's what Reggie, Captain Jack and the scouts get paid to know. I like the potential of the 2013 draft, the 2014 draft was incredible so they earn the benefit of the doubt to see how this draft class pans out.

Just booked my tickets to celebrate the renaissance of the Raiders at the home opener vs the Bengals. First game live and of course I'm going to be enjoying it from inside The Black Hole.

Ok, 2015 Draft is in a few hours....well...more than a few...1:00 am here....Friday morning...I just got home from work (live in the Eastern Time Zone) and listened to the latest podcast.....great job...I'm on board with Raider Greg when it comes to drafting positions rather than specific players today. I like the idea of a big ol' D-lineman in the first round....I cannot remember the name of that TE he was mentioning, but I think if available it is a good strategy in the 2nd...with an O-Lineman in the 3rd.....if the TE is gone, then we look at a couple of the WR's available...if the few we like are gone, then go line...either side of the ball with 2nd...

I'm with you on this, Matty. I was hoping Reggie would grab Watkins, but the more I see of Mack, the more I feel like Reggie made the best choice he could make. Even if Watkins was still available, I'd still be happy with this pick. Let's hope Reggie's mojo holds through the rest of the Draft.

The Oakland Raiders need to Draft Wide receiver Sammy Watkins (from Clemson) with the number 5 pick. Don't make a trade with the 49ers so they can get the number 5 pick!!!I can't state this ENOUGH!!! Sammy Watkins will be the NEXT Tim Brown...Lets Do IT!! Don't trade the #5 pick away!!

A long time ago in a Draft far, far away we passed up Calvin Johnson for JaMarcus Russell. We can't make that same mistake again. I agree. Sammy Watkins is the one to get. We have our QB, but he needs a star receiver to throw to. I feel like Watkins is that guy.

The Oakland Raiders need to Draft Wide receiver Sammy Watkins (from Clemson) with the number 5 pick. Don't make a trade with the 49ers so they can get the number 5 pick!!!I can't state this ENOUGH!!! Sammy Watkins will be the NEXT Tim Brown...Lets Do IT!! Don't trade the #5 pick away!!

So we sit at the #5 pick....I think we can all agree we need to draft someone at that spot who is a playmaker and can step in immediately. If either Clowney, Watkins or Mack is there - grab him. If not, I am not opposed to trading back. Love to grab Aaron Donald, DT/Pitt or Mike Evans WR/Texas A&M and recoup another 2nd Rounder.

TP wants out - perhaps we could get back our 5th (wasted on Flynn) or 6th back from the Schaub trade.

I am not opposed to making a run at DeSean Jackson either if the price is right. Sure he's a diva but so are most WRs in the NFL. At least he doesn't piss hot on drug tests and/or get arrested.

I agree with everything you said about the draft. I'm leaning towards Watkins myself...Clowney scares me a little.

I'm personally glad we didn't get Jackson, another head case we don't need....he will fit in great in Washington!!!

So we sit at the #5 pick....I think we can all agree we need to draft someone at that spot who is a playmaker and can step in immediately. If either Clowney, Watkins or Mack is there - grab him. If not, I am not opposed to trading back. Love to grab Aaron Donald, DT/Pitt or Mike Evans WR/Texas A&M and recoup another 2nd Rounder.

TP wants out - perhaps we could get back our 5th (wasted on Flynn) or 6th back from the Schaub trade.

I am not opposed to making a run at DeSean Jackson either if the price is right. Sure he's a diva but so are most WRs in the NFL. At least he doesn't piss hot on drug tests and/or get arrested.

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People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. - George Orwell

After the picks, he spends minutes raking through the best and worst drafts from the previous day. In that time, it's a fair assumption that he's listed the Oakland Raiders on the "bad" side of the dual-headed list far more often than any other team.

Based on Day 2 of the 2013 NFL Draft, he put the Raiders in the "good" column, praising the team for taking offensive tackle Menelik Watson in the second round and outside linebacker Sio Moore in the third round.